C. Cowboy: Howdy! Yet Another plot twist in this one! The REALLY baddie will be revealed in this one and also what's in the tubes will be Indirectly revealed. The real Time of Destiny draws closer with ever chapter, it will only get hotter from here on in, enjoy the ride! R&R!

CHAPTER 4: The Assassination

You know… some consider it rude to stare. Ho-oh said to a bewildered Misty. Misty shook her head and smiled, "I'm sorry." Ho-oh then walked around her looking at her. I believe you'll do nicely. Your bond to the other chosen is very strong. Perhaps… the time of destiny won't cost us the world. Misty looked curious at the bird, "What IS this Time of Destiny?" Ho-oh took to the air and landed back on the alter; your beloved's father is about to make a grave mistake. He will unleash a Pokemon that was never ment to be released. Only a large amount of psychic energy could reawaken it, and he has somehow found it. It will be up to the two of you together with the gold and silver guardians to unite a force strong enough to stop it. Misty looked at her feet unnerved, "W-what the Pokemon?" It has no real physical form; it is everywhere, yet it is nowhere. It can only live by absorbing other living creatures. Only when it absorbs someone or something that is the only time it can be truly touched. It is called… Missingno. Misty looked even more confused, "I-I've never heard of it." Ho-oh chuckled, I thought as much, it was many, many years ago, it took my and Lugia's master, Lord Zeon's life to imprison the monster. Now it is up to you, chosen ones to finish the job lord Zeon could not. This time the power of one… is not enough. Misty looked down sadly, "First we have to find Ash." Do not worry, child, Ho-oh said, He will find you.

Ash set quietly on the plane when her heard three familiar voices. "Jessie, James, Meowth!" Jessie looked up at young man setting in front of her, "Do I know you?" She asked with stars in her eyes, "I wish I did!" James growled and Meowth and Ash laughed, "Jessie, don't you recognize me? It's me, Ash! You know the Twerp!" Both of them looked up in surprise, "TWERP! WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE???" "My father is forcing me to be here." Jessie and James' faces went pale. "Y-Y-Y-Y-YOU'RE THE BOSS'S SON?????" Ash laughed and rubbed the back of his head. Jessie smirked, "Bet your lil' girlfriend loves your new biker look! The long hair's a really nice touch!" Ash looked down a his clothing and at his ponytail, "You mean Misty? I… I haven't seen her in over a year." The three almost fell out of their seats. "That's kindda the I'm stuck here." Ash then told the trio about how Crystal and his father almost killed his mom and Pikachu and then threatened Misty if he didn't join up.

A few hours later, they arrived outside Cerulean City and Ash slowly led the group into the city. He smiled when he saw that Richie had listened to them. In the center of town waited fifteen rebels, led by Richie, other then those the city was abandoned. Ash walked out and looked at the rebels when Ritchie walked out. He still was almost an exact replica of the old Ash. "Surrender your leader, and I'll let the rest of you go free." Ash said coldly causing Jessie, James, and Meowth to almost have a stroke. Richie looked him in the eye, "I'm the leader, you traitor!" Ash gritted his teeth, "Surrender, or pay the price!" Richie laughed, "What ya going to do?" Ash smiled but prayed he listened to his letter, "This." Ash then pulled a gun and shot Richie square in the chest making him fall flat on his back. Ash then held his breath and walked over to Richie's body and knelt down beside him. He then felt his chest and felt the bullet proof vest and saw Richie smirk a little, "That… hurt like… hell…" Richie whispered as Ash pretended to check to see if he was breathing. Ash then got back to his feet, "He's dead. Everyone back to the plane, we've made our point." The rockets nodded, except Jessie and James who were staring at him like he was a total blank stranger. Amanda looked at him, "Dang, why did you have to go and do that? I was looking forward to some good destruction!" Ash looked at her with disgust and got back on the plane. Once the plane was clear out of the area, Ritchie then got back to his feet, laughing historically, "Who would have thought Ash's plan would work!" Then Ritchie's girlfriend Lily walked up to him and hugged him, "Like once he breaks out of Team Rocket, Misty, will, like, go off the, like, deep end! He has really, like, started looking good!!" Richie looked at her jealously, then smiled, "Since I'm supposed to be dead, What do you think about going for a visit?"

A few hours later, Ash had returned to his balcony and was watching the sunset, he never heard someone sneak in behind him. Crystal was slowly and quietly walking toward Ash's back, 'I have to do this. For Mom and Dad, I have to do this.' She kept telling herself. She then heard Ash mutter something, "Misty" She then closed her eyes and pulled her knife back, "Forgive me Ash…"

The next morning, back on Shamouti, Misty and Melody finally returned to Melody's house, where they were all staying. They walked in and Misty was all smiles, she didn't notice the serious looks one everyone's faces, "You'll never believe what happened to me last…" Mrs. Ketchum cut off Misty's happy statement by handing her the morning's paper, "Misty, dear, you might want to read this." Misty looked at the paper and her smile faded along with all the color from her face. "I-It… can't… b-be…" She muttered before she fainted. The paper's top story read this:

ADRIAN 'ASH' KETCHUM… ASSASSINATED!

ASSASSIN, RICHIE BLUE WAS ALSO KILLED TRING TO ESCAPE CERULEAN!

TO BE CONTINUED…

C. Cowboy: What did you think? Was Ash really Assassinated? It's kindda obvious who Gio is trying to pin it on. What's Misty gonna do once Richie reaches Shamouti Island? Find out next time!